#BD959D Hex Color
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A muted, grayed pink that sits between rose and mauve, #bd959d reads soft and dusty rather than sweet. Its low saturation makes it a calm background or supporting tone, and it looks richer next to deep plum or teal than beside plain white. This hex code carries a gentle, romantic mood without turning saccharine.
Questions about #bd959d
What is #bd959d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #bd959d is rgb(189, 149, 157), in HSL hsl(348, 23%, 66%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 17%, 26%.
What colors pair well with #bd959d?
Is #bd959d readable on white or black?
#bd959d has a 2.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.94:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.